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1. Best Wines in this Planet
Sacchetto Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT £7.47
This Pinot Grigio is easily among Italy's most thrilling. It's bursting
with ripe aromas and packed with fruit, a hint of white pepper and spice. We
have tasted dozens of similar wines recently but none has the character to
compare to this wine's exotic richness.
Among northern Italian wine regions, the Veneto is second only to Piedmont
and its wines - from Valpolicella to Soave - enjoy an international reputation.
Increasingly however, it's Pinot Grigio that every wine lover wants - coveted
for its elegant, refreshing, easy-drinking charm. In the beautiful, hilly
vineyards that look down towards Venice and the Adriatic, the Pinot Grigio
grape performs at its best - revelling in the moderate climate and long hours of
Summer sun.
The new winery that is today equipped with the most modern technology has
been granted the ISO 9002 certificate of quality.
Vintage: 2010
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio
Region: Veneto, Italy
Harvest: 3rd week of September
Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel
tanks. Presentation: In a clear glass French style bottle.
Serve: Chilled at 8-10C as an aperitif or to accompany fish soups, grilled fish, seafood,
dishes based on mushrooms and oriental food.
Taste: A delightful, dry white wine with a fresh, fruit driven flavour and mineral
characters, with a round and softly spicy flavour.

2. Lucarelli Old Vines Primitivo Manduria Pazzia £20.87
Terre di Sava was recently purchased by a group of wine lovers who
joined forces to rescue a treasured winery from financial difficulties.
Establishing themselves in 2008 in Puglia they built upon an already
incredible tradition of viticulture and wine production. The investors knew
the heritage and potential of this unique land and were able to capitalise on
the best aspects of the terroir, climate and unfaltering human endeavour to
produce some of the regions best wines.
The village of Sava is at the centre of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC, an
area renowned for the production of exceptional, fruit driven reds made from
the indigenous Primitivo grape,
The company mission is to continue to produce high quality wines typical of
the region that will be experienced and enjoyed by connoisseurs throughout
the world. When you taste this phenomenol wine you will understand their
passion!
Vintage: 2008
Grapes: 100% Primitivo grapes, from old bush vines
Vines/Ha: 5,000 plants
Harvest: Last week of August by hand.
Soil: Clay and limestone, reddish-brown in colour. This is the heart of the so called “terre
rossa” (red soil) territory where temperatures are very high and rainfall is minimal.
Winemaking The grapes were destemmed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel
tanks at 21-24C. The wine was aged for 6 months in French oak barriques followed by a
minimum of 6 months in bottle prior to release.
Colour: Ruby red with violet tinges.
Taste: A generous bouquet reminiscent of ripe cherries, plums with notes of cocoa and vanilla.
In the mouth the wine has a warm and velvety texture and finishes with a touch of sweetness
typical of the Primitivo grape.
Serve: At 16-18C to accompany savoury first course dishes, lamb, game with rich sauces and
mature cheese. Will age beautifully over the coming 3 years.

3. Michel Torino Don David Reserve Malbec £9.99
The bodega is situated in the foothills of the Andes in the Cafayate
region around Salta in Northwest Argentina in one of the most scenic regions
of this country. The vineyards are planted at 1,700 metres making them the
highest commercial sites in the world.
Cool climate plays a key part with great variations between night and day
time temperatures, slowing down the ripening cycle and ensuring the
development of good varietal character.
The hallmark of Salta red wines is the great intensity of colour. Michel Torino
is well recognised on the international market and is renowned for its
excellent wine quality, elegant label design and premium presentation.
Vintage: 2009
Grapes: 100% Estate grown Malbec grapes grown at an altitude of
1,700m above sea level on Michel Torino’s Estate in the Valley of Cafayate
Harvest: Hand picked during the first week of March
Winemaking: 70% of the wine is aged in small barrels of both American and
French oak for 12 months. 100% of the wine goes through malolatic
fermentation spontaneously.
Colour: Vivacious red with violet sparkles and cherry edges. A noble tear indicates its firm
structure.
Serve: At room temperature with grilled meats, stews, filled pasta and spicy meat dishes
Taste: Plum jam and raisins combined with pipe tobacco, vanilla and toast notes dominate
the nose. Fruity attack full of sweet tannins and a soft presence of cassis. Harmonious and well
balanced in the mouth. Dry fruits such as almonds and nuts appear at the end giving a very
pleasant finish.

4. The Black Shiraz Berton Vineyards £9.87
Intense colour, huge palate and high in alcohol. The nose is powerful
and has a wealth of aromas. Ripe plums, blackberries, toast, vanilla and nutmeg.
The palate is full and long with blueberries, blackberries, liquorice and spice.
Established by Bob & Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres. The heart of
Berton Vineyards is their own personal plot in a sub-region of Eden Valley in
South Australia.
Vintage: 2010
Grapes: 100% Shiraz
Maker: James Ceccato & Tim Perrin
Region: Riverina, South Australia
Taste: Intense dark red colour, huge palate and high in alcohol, it displays vanilla, ripe plums
and black cherries on the nose. The palate shows intense berry and rich fruit cake characters
underpinned by layers of coffee and toasty oak that carry through to a lovely soft finish. A big
wine at a mere 14.5% alcohol!
Serve: The perfect choice for rich, spicy -especially peppery- dishes. Steak au poivre, full
flavoured game casseroles and Chilli con Carne are all great food matches. Ethnic dishes such as
Shami kebab, Szechuan beef and Teriyaki dishes all work well. Also perfect with strong cheeses
or simply enjoy anytime!
ABV: 14.50%

5. A Laurance Sparkling Rose Collection Prive NV £9.99
This premium sparkling Rose is a bright salmon pink colour, with a delicate
nose of fresh strawberries and raspberries.
This wine is round and fresh with a long berry fruit finish. A fantastic sparkling
wine, guaranteed to delight!
The Saumur vineyards occupy the centre of the Val de Loire region in France and
their 2000 hectares spread out across the southern slopes of the Loire covering 93
communes. The soil is clay – calcareous which is the main characteristic of this
appellation.
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Grolleau Gris, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay
Region: Loire, France
Vinification: This wine is made by the Methode Traditonelle, which means it has its second
fermentation in the bottle. This takes place in the spring and then the wine is kept on oak wood
slats for 9 months. During the ageing process the fine lees yielded by the second fermentation are
deposited on the inner surface on the bottle. Each day a quarter turn is given to the bottles and
simultaneously the inclination of the bottle is increased. Through the combination of these two
movements, the lees become detached from the surface. The bottles then become completely
inverted. Once the lees have completely collected in the cap of the bottle, the lees are disgorged.
Taste: A brilliant colour Rose, the wine has very fine bubbles, with a nose of berry fruits and
fruity palate. The wine is made in a smooth, medium style.
ABV: 12%
Serve: The perfect aperitif, serve chilled. Ideal for Weddings and Get-togethers with a few
friends!

6. Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT Blush £7.87
A rose wine with copper reflections and a refined, intense bouquet
with extremely pleasing hints of fruit. Slightly sparkling with a pleasing
palate it is an enjoyable, harmonious wine.
This hilly area lies between the extensive plains of the Veneto and the lower
Alps. In 1963 the nephews of the original founder joined the company and
built a new winery that is today equipped with the most modern technology
and has been granted the ISO 9002 certificate of quality.
Vintage: 2010
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio
Region: Veneto, Italy
Presentation: In a clear glass Bordeaux bottle.
Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes. Brief skin contact. Cool
fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks in order to retain
the fruity aromas. The wine is left to rest in temperature controlled tanks
until bottled.
Colour: Pale pink.
Serve: At 8-10C as an aperitif or with appetizers and light dishes, especially dishes based
on fish
Taste: The appealing pale blush colour of this wine is obtained from the skins of the Pinot
Grigio grapes which are pink in colour. Fresh and fruity with an off-dry finish. Pale salmon pink
in colour, this is a fruity, medium styled wine in a very drinkable style.

7. Tierra Antica Cabernet Sauvignon £6.99
These attractively packaged wines are blended especially for us and
show the kind of style that has put Chilean wines on the map over the past
few years.
The Tierra Antica winery is now at the forefront of modern winemaking in
Chile, placing great emphasis on using non-invasive winery techniques so that
the purest possible fruit can be expressed.
Wine maker, Constanza Schwarderer, concentrates on working in the vineyard
in order to optimise the quality of the grapes produced. This is evident in
these fruit-driven wines which show intense varietal character.
Vintage: 2010
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification: Grapes picked at the optimum of their maturity. The fermentation took place in
stainless steel tanks under controlled conditions, for 15 days.
Notes: Notes of ripe red fruits; strawberries, blackberries and a touch of vanilla. Good
structure, with wild sweet tannins, very soft, well balanced between acidity and alcohol, with
notes of strawberry and blackberry.
Serve: This young Cabernet Sauvignon goes very well with cheeses, red meats and
Barbecues.

8. Sollazzo Trebbiano Grechetto Umbria £6.27
These are amazing value wines from the region of Umbria in Italy.
Full of ripe fruit and showing typical characteristics of this undiscovered
region of Italy, the Sollazzo range will definitely please with their soft fruit
flavours and funky modern packaging.
At these prices you'd be mad not to at least try them, you may be pleasantly
surprised!
Vintage: 2010
Grapes: Trebbiano and Grechetto
Region: Umbria, Italy
Notes: A wonderful steely balance with the Grechetto adding to the structure and delightful
minerality of the Trebbiano
Serve: Between 9 and 11c with light Italian dishes, fish and white meat
ABV: 12%

9. Sollazzo Sangiovese Merlot £6.27
These are amazing value wines from the region of Umbria in Italy.
Full of ripe fruit and showing typical characteristics of this undiscovered
region of Italy, the Sollazzo range will definitely please with their soft fruit
flavours and funky modern packaging.
At these prices you'd be mad not to at least try them, you may be pleasently
surprised!
Vintage: 2010
Grapes: 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot
Region: Umbria, Italy
Notes: Like thrusting your nose into a basket of fruit! Smooth Peach and Raspberry aromas
continue through the flavour with added blackcurrant on the palate.
Serve: This medium bodied red should be served at 14-18c with lamb, light red meats or can
be enjoyed with canapes.

10. Foundstone Merlot £8.99
Established by Bob & Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres. The
heart of Berton Vineyards is their own personal plot in a sub-region of Eden
Valley in South Australia. This idyllic property sits at 450m above sea level on
gently rolling hills
Berton Vineyards is located in High Eden, a sub-region of Eden Valley, South
Australia. The altitude and cool climate provides ideal conditions for the
production of high quality fruit.
Vintage: 2010
Grapes: Merlot 95.1%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4.1% and Shiraz 0.8%
Region: Riverina, South Eastern Australia
Serve: Perfect with flame seared beef or rich tomato based dishes!
Notes: This Merlot displays plums and mulberry aromas on the nose, with hints of violets and
spicy French oak. The palate has great persistence of sweet plum and blackberry fruit with a full,
rich texture and velvety tannins.
Alc 14.5%,
R/S: 3 g/l